Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops 3 million
The global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million people Saturday amid repeated setbacks in the global vaccination campaign.
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The pandemic has upended the Oscars. Good, producers say.
Changing the Academy Awards, a 93-year-old American institution, has typically proven an exercise in futility. But this year, the pandemic has shaken the Oscars like never before.
Missouri to begin $5M COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Called Stronger Together, the campaign will begin next month.
More COVID state shutdowns unlikely, despite CDC suggestion
Even Democratic governors...say they're done with that approach.
US setting up $1.7B national network to track virus variants; Louisiana's creative vaccine outreach
Virus updates: U.S. setting up $1.7 billion national network to identify, track worrisome coronavirus mutations; Louisiana gets creative with vaccine outreach; plus more virus news.
US nears 200 million vaccine shots given in race against coronavirus; here's the latest news
The United States has opened more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world, even as other countries, rich and poor, struggle with stubbornly high infection rates and deaths.
Tourist town of Branson repeals mask mandate early
The Missouri tourist town of Branson is ditching its mask mandate early after electing a new mayor who ran on platform that called for doing away with it.
$1,400 stimulus checks help retail sales soar; US jobless claims fall to pandemic low
Two economic reports released today show that the U.S. economy continues to strengthen — retail sales are soaring and jobless claims are falling. Get the latest.
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News to Know (4/15/21)
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. - In Minnesota, protesters turned out again last night...after Brooklyn Center's mayor called for calm in the wake of Daunte Wright's shooting death by a former police officer.…
Health professionals weigh in on data about how long COVID vaccines will protect you
As more people in the area get fully vaccinated, you might wonder just how long the vaccine will protect you. We spoke with two local health officials on what the current data suggests.
J&J vaccine to remain in limbo while officials seek evidence; more state shutdowns unlikely
At an emergency meeting, CDC advisers wrestled with the fact that the U.S. has enough vaccine alternatives to do without J&J for a time, but other countries may not. Here's the latest virus news.
Federal tax refunds delayed as IRS deals with backlog, stimulus payments
Some four staters are experiencing delays with their federal tax refunds. Local tax experts say there are several reasons for that -- and that many will just have to wait.
Employers looking for workers, but some are facing 'work anxiety' about returning
Vaccines continue to roll-out and employers are opening up. But, not everyone is ready to get back to work.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine and rare blood clots: What you need to know
Six cases out of the 6.8 million doses of the J&J vaccine administered in the U.S. experienced extremely rare blood clots. That’s about half as likely as getting struck by lightning in a year.
Missouri House votes against proof-of-vaccine mandates
The Missouri House has voted to ban private businesses from requiring proof of vaccination from either employees or customers.
Kansas suspends Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution
Kansas' top health official said Tuesday that the state is suspending distribution of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccines as federal health officials investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
Missouri pauses J&J COVID-19 vaccine administration
Missouri announced Tuesday that it is “pausing” administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after federal health officials began an investigation into potentially dangerous blood clots.
US recommends 'pause' for J&J vaccine over clot reports
The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
Oklahoma, Kansas rank high for number of people fully vaccinated, Missouri ranks lower
The website, Becker's Hospital Review compiled vaccination data from the CDC for all 50 states and made a list from highest percentage of people vaccinated to lowest. We spoke with two local health departments about trends in our area.
Time to party? Events industry still uncertain about COVID
Although weddings and other celebrations are going back on the calendar in the U.S., business owners who make those events happen expect a slow recovery from the impact of COVID-19.
Third dose of COVID-19 vaccine being tested to fend off variants. Plus, today's virus updates.
Dozens of Americans are rolling up their sleeves for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine — this time, shots tweaked to guard against a worrisome mutated version of the virus.
News to Know (4/12/21)
WOODSON COUNTY, Kan. - One man is dead and two others injured following a crash in Woodson County, Kansas. The crash happened Saturday on U.S. Highway 75 and 10th road just ten…
COVID-19 cases on the rise in Oklahoma
TULSA, Okla. - Researchers say the average daily number of COVID-19 cases is climbing in Oklahoma. Johns Hopkins University researchers say the rolling average of daily new Oklahoma cases over the past two weeks has spiked by 168 cases, or…
These 10 charts and maps track vaccinations and COVID-19 spread in our state and nation
Get the latest: See for yourself how and where vaccinations are soaring and COVID-19 coronavirus is still spreading.
